The low residue diet is not meant to help you lose weight. Instead, it's supposed to help heal your gut. The word "residue" here refers to the undigested food that makes up the bulk of stool.

When you're having ulcerations in your intestines or your colon, I think this is going to be some food that's going to be very painful to eat… Try a low residue, fiber-restricted diet.

Your provider will discuss your need for a low-fiber diet before the procedure. A low-residue diet is not the same as a low-fiber diet. They are similar in that both diets limit fiber. However, a ...